2kg Powder Chrome Extinguisher

The 2kg chrome powder fire extinguishers are versatile at fighting all types of fires. This is why they are recommended for the home and most truck cabs have them fitted. Powder will leave a mess when used but the fire would have left more! They require factory refilling and testing or service-exchange (see NOTE).

 

Suitable for home, truck cabs, portable buildings, small kitchen areas, small workshops, cars, vans, caravans, boats

 

The updated British Standard 5306-8:2012 Selection and positioning of portable fire extinguishers – Code of Practice states as follows.

"5.4.3 Use of powder extinguishers The discharge of a powder extinguisher within buildings can cause a sudden reduction of visibility and can also impair breathing, which could temporarily jeopardize escape, rescue or other emergency action. For this reason, powder extinguishers should generally not be specified for use indoors, unless mitigated by a health and safety risk assessment."

  

Types of fire include Class A (wood, paper, cloth, etc), B (flammable liquids), C (gas - but never put out a gas fire if the gas cannot then be turned off) and safe around live electrical equipment

 

Anticipated lifespan with indoor use and proper maintenance - 10 years